Archive for October, 2008
When put in a new AMD Processor do you have to install your operating system again ?
yachtguy2 asked:
When you Change and put in a new AMD Processor do you have to install your operating system again
When you Change and put in a new AMD Processor do you have to install your operating system again
Atlhon 64 X2 AMD Processor!
Radiola1234 asked:
AMD Atlhon 64 X2 Processor!!!The Best of X2 lines…
Flexible Server
Jesse Miller asked:
The Company Liquid computing obtained a sponsorship f $14 million to create a flexible sever based on AMD’s Opteron processor and an Unix operating system.
The company, with deep roots in telecommunications and base server industry, has created a design available for customers that want servers with increased performances since 2006.
They are hoping that the flexibility and expansibility of their design will later attract customers from the business-computing area.
The product is a system called STL-20X4. It has 37 inch height, so it’s space effective as it is just half the size of the standard server rack. In the middle it has 20 electronic panels named calculus modules that are connected to amid-plane channel. Each module has four AMD Opteron processors, the dual-core model that combines two processing engines on the on the same silicon piece. The AMD processors have also been utilized by the company Kealia.
Regarding the server design, the crucial thing is it’s technology that allows the four-chip modules to be attached in order to form big micro-processor servers or to be kept separately for smaller simultaneous activities.
Furthermore, the multiple systems can be brought together with the help of communication wires so that the users can get even bigger servers. The company foresees a machine that will have four servers, with no less than 320 Opteron processors. The design can be brought to any level the end-users choose to, from four to thousands of processors. This expansion is possible because there are very short communication delays between the transmitting wires, that range from one to maximum two milliseconds.
Quick Note: Taking the Nonsense out of looking for the right spyware remover
If you really want to take the work out of looking for that right Spyware Protection from a Spybot go to the Internet and get a Free Spybot Download or a Spybot Search and Destroy
to prevent your vital information from being ripped from your computer.
The Company Liquid computing obtained a sponsorship f $14 million to create a flexible sever based on AMD’s Opteron processor and an Unix operating system.
The company, with deep roots in telecommunications and base server industry, has created a design available for customers that want servers with increased performances since 2006.
They are hoping that the flexibility and expansibility of their design will later attract customers from the business-computing area.
The product is a system called STL-20X4. It has 37 inch height, so it’s space effective as it is just half the size of the standard server rack. In the middle it has 20 electronic panels named calculus modules that are connected to amid-plane channel. Each module has four AMD Opteron processors, the dual-core model that combines two processing engines on the on the same silicon piece. The AMD processors have also been utilized by the company Kealia.
Regarding the server design, the crucial thing is it’s technology that allows the four-chip modules to be attached in order to form big micro-processor servers or to be kept separately for smaller simultaneous activities.
Furthermore, the multiple systems can be brought together with the help of communication wires so that the users can get even bigger servers. The company foresees a machine that will have four servers, with no less than 320 Opteron processors. The design can be brought to any level the end-users choose to, from four to thousands of processors. This expansion is possible because there are very short communication delays between the transmitting wires, that range from one to maximum two milliseconds.
Quick Note: Taking the Nonsense out of looking for the right spyware remover
If you really want to take the work out of looking for that right Spyware Protection from a Spybot go to the Internet and get a Free Spybot Download or a Spybot Search and Destroy
to prevent your vital information from being ripped from your computer.
Why Upgrade To Corsair DDR2 RAM?
Chris Hall asked:
New technology is being introduced every day it seems. Computers are finally getting more stable and they continue to get faster. In this article we I will be talking about some of the new advances in RAM, specifically the new Corsair DDR2 Ram and what it can do for your computer.
First, for the newbies, a definition of what RAM is; According to Princeton University, random-access memory is the most common computer memory that can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on. It is an integrated circuit memory chip allowing information to be stored or accessed in any order with all storage locations being equally accessible
When you check your computer’s resources, you are checking the amount of RAM that is still available to run programs on your computer. Every program that runs in the background is using a little or a lot of your available RAM. All of those icons in your system tray down on the right are programs that are running and there are some necessary processes running that are not displayed as icons that are also using some of your RAM.
For a long time conventional wisdom showed us that processor speeds were outpacing memory, which didn’t allow the processor to work at its own top speed. Now due to Corsair DDR2 memory, the situation has reversed. You now need to be sure your motherboard can allow this amount of faster, more effective ram to work up to its maximum potential.
This is good news for computer users. It will allow the makers of processors and motherboards to improve upon their hardware, giving us truly faster computing.
A quote from a Corsair press release states, “Corsair® Memory, the worldwide leader in design and manufacture of high performance memory, today unveiled the world’s first DDR2-800 2GB kit rated at true low latency of CL3. The latest addition to the award-winning XMS. Family of products, TWIN2X2048-6400C3 delivers unparalleled memory performance at 800MHz and supports the industry’s lowest latencies of 3-4-3-9 in this speed grade. Featuring Enhanced Performance Profiles (EPP), a new open memory standard jointly development by Corsair and NVIDIA®, the users can take advantage of the added memory performance characteristics and capabilities when used with an EPP-capable motherboard.”
Corsair has succeeded in finally addressing the problems of latency as processor speed continues to increase. By doing so Corsair DDR2 RAM will allow manufacturers to continue building faster processors while Corsair starts working on DDR3, whatever that might be.
How fast is fast enough? That’s a question I get asked often. The average computer user only uses a small portion of the computing power at their fingertips. However, many companies, government agencies, and researchers use all of the potential built into their computers processors and ram.
There are many important tasks that computers perform that affect our daily lives. Air Traffic Control, Defense Systems, Health and Medical Research, Accounting, the Stock Market, and even traffic lights and signals at railroad crossings. The need for faster, more reliable, and more powerful computers is crucial to each and every one of us. Thanks to Corsair, we are moving forward.
New technology is being introduced every day it seems. Computers are finally getting more stable and they continue to get faster. In this article we I will be talking about some of the new advances in RAM, specifically the new Corsair DDR2 Ram and what it can do for your computer.
First, for the newbies, a definition of what RAM is; According to Princeton University, random-access memory is the most common computer memory that can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on. It is an integrated circuit memory chip allowing information to be stored or accessed in any order with all storage locations being equally accessible
When you check your computer’s resources, you are checking the amount of RAM that is still available to run programs on your computer. Every program that runs in the background is using a little or a lot of your available RAM. All of those icons in your system tray down on the right are programs that are running and there are some necessary processes running that are not displayed as icons that are also using some of your RAM.
For a long time conventional wisdom showed us that processor speeds were outpacing memory, which didn’t allow the processor to work at its own top speed. Now due to Corsair DDR2 memory, the situation has reversed. You now need to be sure your motherboard can allow this amount of faster, more effective ram to work up to its maximum potential.
This is good news for computer users. It will allow the makers of processors and motherboards to improve upon their hardware, giving us truly faster computing.
A quote from a Corsair press release states, “Corsair® Memory, the worldwide leader in design and manufacture of high performance memory, today unveiled the world’s first DDR2-800 2GB kit rated at true low latency of CL3. The latest addition to the award-winning XMS. Family of products, TWIN2X2048-6400C3 delivers unparalleled memory performance at 800MHz and supports the industry’s lowest latencies of 3-4-3-9 in this speed grade. Featuring Enhanced Performance Profiles (EPP), a new open memory standard jointly development by Corsair and NVIDIA®, the users can take advantage of the added memory performance characteristics and capabilities when used with an EPP-capable motherboard.”
Corsair has succeeded in finally addressing the problems of latency as processor speed continues to increase. By doing so Corsair DDR2 RAM will allow manufacturers to continue building faster processors while Corsair starts working on DDR3, whatever that might be.
How fast is fast enough? That’s a question I get asked often. The average computer user only uses a small portion of the computing power at their fingertips. However, many companies, government agencies, and researchers use all of the potential built into their computers processors and ram.
There are many important tasks that computers perform that affect our daily lives. Air Traffic Control, Defense Systems, Health and Medical Research, Accounting, the Stock Market, and even traffic lights and signals at railroad crossings. The need for faster, more reliable, and more powerful computers is crucial to each and every one of us. Thanks to Corsair, we are moving forward.
What is the fastest AMD laptop processor out?
Clarkus asked:
What is AMD’S fastest laptop processor?
What is AMD’S fastest laptop processor?
Compaq Presario V5000 AMD Processor
chetsme asked:
1.8 GHz, 60GB HDD, 512 MB RAM, DVD WRITER
Should I Buy a PC with an INTEL or AMD Processor?
GR asked:
I’m buying a new PC. What is Intel’s newest processor called? Or is it out yet? I would go with Intel except AMD is significanlty less expensive. I’m not buying the PC for gaming but would like to run Photoshop and audio editing software without problems. What should I do?
I’m buying a new PC. What is Intel’s newest processor called? Or is it out yet? I would go with Intel except AMD is significanlty less expensive. I’m not buying the PC for gaming but would like to run Photoshop and audio editing software without problems. What should I do?
Desktop Pcs
Ryan asked:
The only knowledge you will have when you are out to buy a desktop will be the type of desk top you wish to acquire. In the desktop market however you will find wide range of configurations, different shapes and sizes and fast changing specifications of features.
The following guide has been prepared to ensure that you are able to arrive at the right specification of the desired features. Links are provided with each feature to arrive at variety of models available with that feature.
Find by features
Processor- CPUs are the main feature which decides what you can do, how much you can do and how fast you can do with your system. Processor specification states the brand, the processor type and the processor speed. The common understanding till some time ago was that higher the processor speed better will be the performance. Not so any longer. The major processor manufacturers Intel and AMD have revolutionized the processor market with dual core and quad core processors all in a single piece of silicon.
Single core chips like AMD Sempron, and Intel Celeron D don’t cost much and are configured in low priced desktops because of their low performance and low speed. They still run the show the reason being most software is designed for execution on a single thread (one stream of data) or processor core.
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=AMD+Sempron
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=Intel+Celeron+D
The AMD Athlon 64 isn’t fast but it satisfies all computing requirements. The price too has come down with the launch of newer processors. http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=AMD+Athlon+64
Dual processor is two processor cores on a single piece of silicon. The advantage of having multiple processors is ability to handle more than one thread. When multiple applications are running at a time, the multiple processors are parallel processing and this increases the speed of performance. Customers intending to multi task, 3D gaming with desktops must insist on dual core processor type.
AMD Athlon 64 X2 – http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=AMD+Athlon+64+X2
The Intel Core 2 Duo processors are fast and power efficient and can run the most intense applications. It is configured in low end systems as well as in gaming PCs.
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=Intel+Core+2+Duo
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=Intel+Core+Duo
Processor speed is another specification of the processor that needs attention before purchase, as this feature too determines what use you can put your desktop to. The processor executes instructions received from RAM. So if the desktop is intended for complicated calculations and drawings for graphic images and games a faster processor will be required.
1.5 to 2 GHz- Processor speed in this range would suffice the needs of students or small offices. http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorSpeed=1.5-to-2
2.2 to 2.7 GHZ- http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorSpeed=2.2-to-2.7
2.8 to 3.4 GHz- Processors with 3 GHz and higher speeds like Pentium 4 and equivalent AMD processors are ideal for desktop multimedia and Gaming PCs. http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorSpeed=2.8-to-3.4
Memory- The next in the feature list of all desktops is the Memory. The specifications state the space and type. Space mentioned in MBs or GBs. There should be enough memory to run all the software you intend to use, so check out the requirements of the intended software before you decide on space specification of RAM. Larger the memory, faster the processor will operate as it permits larger amount of data to be transferred.
1 GB of RAM gives good performance and is the minimum requirement to run Windows Vista. 2 GB is the minimum requirement for multimedia.
128 to 256 MB- http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?installedRAM=128-to-256
512 to 1024 MB- Home users and Home office would require 512 MB or more http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?installedRAM=512-to-1024
The two types of memory are DDR SDRAM and DDR2 SDRAM. The DDR2 version is faster of the two. These memory types are categorized according to features like bandwidth and clock speed. Memory can be upgraded by Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM).
Hard drive- Definitely you would want to store all the data you work with and create, the Operating Systems used and all your applications.
20 to 40 GB- A 40 GB hard drive provides enough storage for home, family and office applications but not for the demanding gaming and multi media applications. http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?hardDriveCapacity=20-to-40
80 to 160 GB- For gaming and digital music hard drive requirement can be within this range.http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?hardDriveCapacity=80-to-160
250 to 320 GB- if you are dabbling with huge amounts of data like digital images and multi media files check for models in the range of 200 to 350 GB. http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?hardDriveCapacity=250-to-320
Higher GB up to 500GB storage drives too is available.
Desktops come with hard drives of 3.5inch size. Hard drives have an in built motor that spins in speed range of 5,400 to 15,000 revolutions per minute; most models have speed of 7200rpm. The advantage associated with higher speeds is faster access and storing of more data.
Size and Shape- Desktops come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The small form factor cases have a number of features for basic functioning however upgrading with expansion cards is not possible. The all-in-one model has both display and computer enclosed in a single box, hence ideal for space constraint situations.
The disadvantage is the computer may get obsolete before the display. The Mid tower case and Full-tower case are more popular these days because of their sleek look. Lot of interior space and slots are available for expansion and up-gradation with hard drives and optical drives. There are plenty of ports for connecting peripherals like printers and digital cameras.
Find by Type
Budget desktops- The budget desktops appeal to the home and student customers. Desktops within $400 come with features that serve the everyday requirement of word processing, spreadsheets, letterbox and web surfing. The processors from AMDs like the Sempron or the lower end processors of Athlon series and Intel’s Pentium 4 fit into this kind of budget. Lenovo ThinkCentre A60 (9631D4U) PC Desktop
IBM ThinkCentre S50 Refurbished Intel Desktop Computer – Intel P4 2.6GHz, 512MB DDR, 40GB HDD, DVD-R (J156-4384)
If you intend to use for gaming, raise the budget say within 500 to 600$ and you can have 3 GHz processor, 512MB Memory, a thin TFT screen and 120 GB hard drive. You can even upgrade the model. Upgrading the RAM is possible with a small amount. Check these models:
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?Price=434.5-to-665.5
Business Desktops- Business desktops need to come with a certain amount of quality, only that much that you need and that too at a competitive price. Security features, warranty details and availability of onsite service must be given priority. Desktops configured with power saving features of dual core processors by both AMD and Intel will give good value for money. You can consider these models:
Dell XPS 700 (XPS700-6366PB1) PC Desktop
Lenovo 3000 J115 PC Desktop
Gaming Desktops- You need speed to conquer your gaming opponent and Intel Core2Duo can be ideal or still better the AMD Athlon 64 X2s processors. The AMD’s dual cores stand better chance because most gaming applications are not designed to take advantage of the multi threading capabilities of Intel processors. You can also opt for the high speed hard drives. Check out the models at:
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=Intel+Core+2+Duo
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=AMD+Athlon+64+X2
Media Center and Digital Entertainment Desktops- You will need these types of desktops for storing and sharing music, photos, editing videos, creating movie DVDs and music CDs. For such peak performance the features required are fastest processors, biggest hard drives and brightest displays. And if you have deep pockets check out the models at
Dell XPS 700 (XPS700-2KX3WB1) PC Desktop
Hewlett Packard Compaq dc7600 (EH798UC) PC Desktop
Find by Price
230 to 400 $- In such a low range you will be surprised and satisfied to get desktops that have powerful processors and graphic cards. They have enough features to support general business tasks and office computing chores.
http://www.reviewgist.com/reviews?search=desktop&Price=250-to-400
400 to 600 $- Ideally suited for office computing, networking, home or small office users. These inexpensive desktops offer great features and performance for the money spent.
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?Price=407.3-to-616
600 to 1600 $ – Sturdy structure, lot of options for upgrading and can fast adapt to changing business needs and good multi-media control buttons.
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?Price=620.2-to-1600
The only knowledge you will have when you are out to buy a desktop will be the type of desk top you wish to acquire. In the desktop market however you will find wide range of configurations, different shapes and sizes and fast changing specifications of features.
The following guide has been prepared to ensure that you are able to arrive at the right specification of the desired features. Links are provided with each feature to arrive at variety of models available with that feature.
Find by features
Processor- CPUs are the main feature which decides what you can do, how much you can do and how fast you can do with your system. Processor specification states the brand, the processor type and the processor speed. The common understanding till some time ago was that higher the processor speed better will be the performance. Not so any longer. The major processor manufacturers Intel and AMD have revolutionized the processor market with dual core and quad core processors all in a single piece of silicon.
Single core chips like AMD Sempron, and Intel Celeron D don’t cost much and are configured in low priced desktops because of their low performance and low speed. They still run the show the reason being most software is designed for execution on a single thread (one stream of data) or processor core.
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=AMD+Sempron
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=Intel+Celeron+D
The AMD Athlon 64 isn’t fast but it satisfies all computing requirements. The price too has come down with the launch of newer processors. http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=AMD+Athlon+64
Dual processor is two processor cores on a single piece of silicon. The advantage of having multiple processors is ability to handle more than one thread. When multiple applications are running at a time, the multiple processors are parallel processing and this increases the speed of performance. Customers intending to multi task, 3D gaming with desktops must insist on dual core processor type.
AMD Athlon 64 X2 – http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=AMD+Athlon+64+X2
The Intel Core 2 Duo processors are fast and power efficient and can run the most intense applications. It is configured in low end systems as well as in gaming PCs.
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=Intel+Core+2+Duo
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=Intel+Core+Duo
Processor speed is another specification of the processor that needs attention before purchase, as this feature too determines what use you can put your desktop to. The processor executes instructions received from RAM. So if the desktop is intended for complicated calculations and drawings for graphic images and games a faster processor will be required.
1.5 to 2 GHz- Processor speed in this range would suffice the needs of students or small offices. http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorSpeed=1.5-to-2
2.2 to 2.7 GHZ- http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorSpeed=2.2-to-2.7
2.8 to 3.4 GHz- Processors with 3 GHz and higher speeds like Pentium 4 and equivalent AMD processors are ideal for desktop multimedia and Gaming PCs. http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorSpeed=2.8-to-3.4
Memory- The next in the feature list of all desktops is the Memory. The specifications state the space and type. Space mentioned in MBs or GBs. There should be enough memory to run all the software you intend to use, so check out the requirements of the intended software before you decide on space specification of RAM. Larger the memory, faster the processor will operate as it permits larger amount of data to be transferred.
1 GB of RAM gives good performance and is the minimum requirement to run Windows Vista. 2 GB is the minimum requirement for multimedia.
128 to 256 MB- http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?installedRAM=128-to-256
512 to 1024 MB- Home users and Home office would require 512 MB or more http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?installedRAM=512-to-1024
The two types of memory are DDR SDRAM and DDR2 SDRAM. The DDR2 version is faster of the two. These memory types are categorized according to features like bandwidth and clock speed. Memory can be upgraded by Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM).
Hard drive- Definitely you would want to store all the data you work with and create, the Operating Systems used and all your applications.
20 to 40 GB- A 40 GB hard drive provides enough storage for home, family and office applications but not for the demanding gaming and multi media applications. http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?hardDriveCapacity=20-to-40
80 to 160 GB- For gaming and digital music hard drive requirement can be within this range.http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?hardDriveCapacity=80-to-160
250 to 320 GB- if you are dabbling with huge amounts of data like digital images and multi media files check for models in the range of 200 to 350 GB. http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?hardDriveCapacity=250-to-320
Higher GB up to 500GB storage drives too is available.
Desktops come with hard drives of 3.5inch size. Hard drives have an in built motor that spins in speed range of 5,400 to 15,000 revolutions per minute; most models have speed of 7200rpm. The advantage associated with higher speeds is faster access and storing of more data.
Size and Shape- Desktops come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The small form factor cases have a number of features for basic functioning however upgrading with expansion cards is not possible. The all-in-one model has both display and computer enclosed in a single box, hence ideal for space constraint situations.
The disadvantage is the computer may get obsolete before the display. The Mid tower case and Full-tower case are more popular these days because of their sleek look. Lot of interior space and slots are available for expansion and up-gradation with hard drives and optical drives. There are plenty of ports for connecting peripherals like printers and digital cameras.
Find by Type
Budget desktops- The budget desktops appeal to the home and student customers. Desktops within $400 come with features that serve the everyday requirement of word processing, spreadsheets, letterbox and web surfing. The processors from AMDs like the Sempron or the lower end processors of Athlon series and Intel’s Pentium 4 fit into this kind of budget. Lenovo ThinkCentre A60 (9631D4U) PC Desktop
IBM ThinkCentre S50 Refurbished Intel Desktop Computer – Intel P4 2.6GHz, 512MB DDR, 40GB HDD, DVD-R (J156-4384)
If you intend to use for gaming, raise the budget say within 500 to 600$ and you can have 3 GHz processor, 512MB Memory, a thin TFT screen and 120 GB hard drive. You can even upgrade the model. Upgrading the RAM is possible with a small amount. Check these models:
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?Price=434.5-to-665.5
Business Desktops- Business desktops need to come with a certain amount of quality, only that much that you need and that too at a competitive price. Security features, warranty details and availability of onsite service must be given priority. Desktops configured with power saving features of dual core processors by both AMD and Intel will give good value for money. You can consider these models:
Dell XPS 700 (XPS700-6366PB1) PC Desktop
Lenovo 3000 J115 PC Desktop
Gaming Desktops- You need speed to conquer your gaming opponent and Intel Core2Duo can be ideal or still better the AMD Athlon 64 X2s processors. The AMD’s dual cores stand better chance because most gaming applications are not designed to take advantage of the multi threading capabilities of Intel processors. You can also opt for the high speed hard drives. Check out the models at:
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=Intel+Core+2+Duo
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?processorType=AMD+Athlon+64+X2
Media Center and Digital Entertainment Desktops- You will need these types of desktops for storing and sharing music, photos, editing videos, creating movie DVDs and music CDs. For such peak performance the features required are fastest processors, biggest hard drives and brightest displays. And if you have deep pockets check out the models at
Dell XPS 700 (XPS700-2KX3WB1) PC Desktop
Hewlett Packard Compaq dc7600 (EH798UC) PC Desktop
Find by Price
230 to 400 $- In such a low range you will be surprised and satisfied to get desktops that have powerful processors and graphic cards. They have enough features to support general business tasks and office computing chores.
http://www.reviewgist.com/reviews?search=desktop&Price=250-to-400
400 to 600 $- Ideally suited for office computing, networking, home or small office users. These inexpensive desktops offer great features and performance for the money spent.
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?Price=407.3-to-616
600 to 1600 $ – Sturdy structure, lot of options for upgrading and can fast adapt to changing business needs and good multi-media control buttons.
http://www.reviewgist.com/desktop-reviews?Price=620.2-to-1600